Bag Checker

About the role

The Bag Checker interacts with customers at the front gate to maintain the safety and well-being of all persons, enforcing the festival’s policies and guidelines. This position has a rate of $10/hr.

• Proficient attention to detail and organization.
• Punctual, and committed to all general responsibilities.
• Proficient at communicating with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Personable and friendly, while maintaining consistent professionalism in all interactions with customers, and being firm when needed.

• Checking guests’ bags or other carrying articles for weapons, pets or any prohibited items.
• Directing customers to take any prohibited items back to their vehicle; otherwise they will be denied entry into the festival.
• Ensuring any unauthorized food or beverages are not brought into the festival, except for approved items for small children.
• Monitoring the festival entry points to ensure only ticketed guests and authorized personnel are allowed entry.
• Refusing entry to unauthorized persons.
• Assisting in keeping the festival entry and exit points clean and orderly.

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to the festival at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions.
• Legal working status in the United States.
• Must be available to work afternoon hours, weekends, and holidays if scheduled (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day).

• Previous experience in a security-related occupation.